Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

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- Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

Work Type:

Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time one year visiting assistant professor in the area of developmental psychology beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach Educational Psychology and Developmental psychology, as well as advanced laboratory and seminar courses in their area of specialization.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who have demonstrated experience mentoring diverse and highly motivated students and an active research program. The teaching load is 5 courses per year (3 in the fall, 2 in the spring). PhD or ABD required.

Visiting faculty are welcome, but not required, to engage in scholarship with undergraduate research assistants at Mount Holyoke. The Psychology & Education Department maintains a rich and collaborative environment of active scholarship and mentorship. Mount Holyoke supports faculty scholarship through department funds as well as competitive faculty grants. Laboratory space is available to accommodate research needs.

Applications must be made online by submitting a cover letter, a CV and statements on the following: (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research plans, and (3) mentoring a diverse student body, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum starting rate of pay: $75,000.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

* A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

* A complete resume or curriculum vitae

* For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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